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Art Therapist
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 100 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Middlesbrough
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Support Emotional Wellbeing. Inspire Creativity. Make a Lasting Impact.
Do you have a passion for helping young people express themselves through creativity?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can use art to support emotional wellbeing and personal development?
Smart Education is currently recruiting a dedicated Art Therapist to work across schools and specialist settings in the Teesside area. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional who wants to help children and young people explore emotions, build confidence, and develop coping strategies through artistic expression.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Delivering individual and group art therapy sessions tailored to students’ emotional and psychological needs
Supporting students to explore feelings, reduce anxiety, and improve self-esteem through creative activities
Collaborating with teachers, SEND teams, and pastoral staff to integrate therapeutic support into school life
Monitoring and documenting student progress and outcomes
Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students
Providing guidance to staff and parents on using art-based interventions to support emotional wellbeing
Who We’re Looking For:
Minimum of 6 months’ UK experience in an educational, therapeutic, or childcare setting – essential
Qualified and registered Art Therapist (HCPC or equivalent)
Experience working with children or young people in a school, SEN, or therapeutic setting
Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt therapy approaches to individual student needs
Professional, reliable, and solution-focused mindset
Enhanced DBS (Child or Child & Adult Workforce), or willingness to apply
What You’ll Get in Return:
Competitive daily pay (£100 – £150, depending on experience)
FREE access to ongoing CPD and skills training
Holiday pay entitlement
Support and guidance from a dedicated consultant familiar with your local schools
Opportunities to work across a variety of supportive mainstream and SEN schools in Teesside
About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a trusted recruitment agency with over a decade of experience placing exceptional support staff and therapists into schools that value their expertise. We are committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting student wellbeing.
If you’re passionate about using art to help children thrive emotionally and academically, apply today and join the Smart Education familyBefore You Apply
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